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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23
Stauntotl Spectator.
WEDNESDAY, FEBBUARY 20. 1887.
Begging Its Way.

The G. o. P. is out on general begging
expedition for recruits. Having in its
membership all kinds, and from 'fair to
middling" of every grade Of politics it an
nounces a readiness to receive, and promi-
seq, cut and dried to please all in search of
"pastures green" are displayed by the
leaders. To make and unmake platforms
is but the work of an hour. Gall the
Democrats do" they cry out, sis only
evil, and the Republicans will again, if the
opportunity is given, bring about all de
sired prosperity" "Try them again" is
the plea. Though they inflicted heavy
burdens upon the South, and were willing
to drain its stricken agriculture of what
little life was left to it after the sword and
fire had devastated it, though they stole
the Presidency for Hayes and considered
as unworthy every man who would not ap-
prove the outrage, and though banished
from power which had been most shame
fully abused, they come again begging for
restoration. The labor and other troubles
which have spread Generalization through
the land are the results of Republican rule,
and now that party is seeking to attract to
its ranks every discordant element, hoping
by such means to secure the defeat of the
only party in the country which is seeking
to preserve the public quietude, and to en-
force just administration of government.
When that party had full swing, there was
no Cancellation. Its rule was to drive
This it did tell revolving sentiment drove
it from power. and now, to recover lost
ground, the messengers have gone out
uttering their pleadings as false as they
were hateful when they ruled in such an
oppressive manner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23
Volcanic Fires.
SINGULAR PHENOMENA WITNESSED BY THE
PEOPLE OF WEBSTER, N. C.

SINGULAR PHENOMENA WITNESSED BY THE
PEOPLE OF WEBSTER, N. C.
RALEIGH, N. c., February 18.-News
has been received here from jackson coun
ty, in the extreme Western part of the
State, OF very remarkable occurrence
witnessed by residents in the vicinity Of
the town of Webster. AS party of them
were On the road near Tuckaseega river,
they saw "a long tongue of fame burst from
crevice inside of the cliff above the river.
They watched the flame for over ten min
utes, when it died away. As no person
could have gone to the spot whence the
fame emerged, or have had any fire any
where near It, those who witnessed the
pheneme IA are inclined to think it of VOL
c,nic or other natural origin. On August
81 last, the day of the great earthquake, a
remarkable smoke overhung all that Sec
ton for distance of eighty miles, and a
smell like that of burning coal pervaded
the atmosphere. 1t is asserted that during
the earthquake, when immenss masses of
stone were thrown down the mountain
sid, s, the fl +mes were visible at several
places in Mitchell, jackson and Swain coun-
ties.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23
The Dispatch of Sunday says

THE PRESIDENT DEFENDED.-Mr l.. NJ.
written o lengthy letter vindicating Presi-
dent Cleveland's administration from GER
tain editorial criticisms of the Alexandria
Gazette. Concluding his defense, Mr..
Blackford Gays: "While Offering the above
defense of the President do rot profess
to approve all his acts. There have been
some which, in common with other indie
pendents, have condemned But, take
him all in all, he is the ablest, the bravest,
the pprest and the wisest man chat has fill.
ed his exalted position in my time, and ]
am proud to call myself member of the
party of which he is the honored head"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23
The New York Stars account of
Talmage- Donnan wedding says

The New York Stars account of the
Talmage- Donnan wedding says
"Tickets of admission were issued for the
church, but at least 500 persons with tickets
could not get in. From Z until people
crowded and pushed 10 get beyond the
doors. Several ladies tainted on the side
walk.
"While the people were taking their seats
Prof Henry Eyre Brown performed a
medley Of lively airs upon the organ, and
the vast audience smiled approval when he
struck up Dixie in honor of the bride
groom. 1t was little past 8 when the or
ganist broke into MendelssOhn's famous
wedding march. DR.. Talmage and his
brother had already proceeded to the altar
The bridal party came from an extempors
dressirg-room in the back part of the church
and marched down the left aisle.
Gas the bride and her maid of honor
reached the altar they were met by the
groom and his best man, Mr. James D. Pat
ton, of Richmond. Miss Talmage halted
just before she reached the altar, and the
| bride and groom stepped in front of the
| altar together, awhile the others formed a
semi circle about them.
Before performing the ceremony, DR..
| Talmage said few words about the holt
ness of the marriage service. Whenever a
spirit was born, God seemed to create some
where kindred spirit, and it was right for
them to be joined. When be asked the
young persons to join their right hands. the
bride turned and gave her bouqset to her
sister. When DR. Talmage had spoken the
words of the service he said to the groom
"You have taken the brightest flower of
our affection. She has left the support of
of my arm to lean on yours. Your family
shall be her family, your ways shall be hel
ways. your God shall be her god
ITO his daughter be said: Edith, as ycr
60 from cur household, remember that you
represent the principles inculcated there. =
You have knelt at its affairs, participated il
its lessons. If it should be asked in HEAVIER
whe gave this girl away, would reply thai
did, her father, and may what is Per
formed on earth be ratified in heaven
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23

DoNNAN-TALMAGE. M. Allan E. Dom
nan, of this city, and Miss Edith Talmage,
daughter of Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage, were
married in the Brooklyn Tabernacle last
night in the presence of five thousand peo-
pile. The BRIDES father was the officiaii ing
clergyman, and he was assisted by his
brother. the Rev. George Talmage. Tho
BRIDES dress was white corded silk, en- train,
with trimmings and draperies Of duchess
lace. The Tabernacle was deliberately
decorated, and the scene, as described by
the Associated Press correspondent, must
have been surprisingly brilliant. There
was reception at Dr.. Talmage's residence.
which was attended by many distinguished
persons. Mr.. and Mrs. Donnan left Brook
lyn at midnight for Chicago. where they
will spend two weeks. and then come to
Richmond. Their residence will be in the
Baltimore block, on Franklin street.
Rich. State, FEB 18Th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23

THE HOME OF ANDREW JACKsoN.-A
bill has been introduced into the Tennes-
see Legislature rendering to the United
States the Hermitage farm, famous as the
home of that grand old democratic leader,
Andrew jackson. as an asylum for disabled
and invalid soldiers, with the provision,
however, that "Mrs. Sarah Jackson, the
adopted daughter of old Hickory be al
lowed home and provision for support
in and upon this farm during her life."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23
The War Strength of Europe.

The following table gives the strength of
the armies of the different European gov
ernments as peace establishments, and also
the millions of armed men that war might
throw in the field in case of need. If the
reserves were called out for war purposes
several millions more could be placed in
tho Gala NTH arr,r In thn;r hnndc
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23
Dynamite Fiends Arrested.
ALLEGED PERPETRATORS OF THE SAN FRAN
CISCO ouTRAeEs CAPTURED.

CISCO OUTRAGEs CAPTURED.
SAN FRANCISCO. February 16.-The po-
lice to-day arrested ]. l.. Stiles and 81. @.
Dean, the alleged perpetrators of the recent
dynamite eutrages on the Suffer and Geary-
Street Cable Line. The former was cap
tured early this morning while on his way
10 put dynamite in the track. The police
had spotted him and were shadewipg his
house. He emerged therefrom at 4:30. and
was closely followed by four detectives.
He was ordered to stop, but continued on
his way. Ten shots were fired after hum,
not one of which took effect. He was f.
nally captured by running into the arms OF
policemen coming from an opposite direc-
tioh. While fleeing he was seen to throw
something over fence into the garden Of
a residence. This WAS recovered and
proved to be dynamite bomb, ready to be
placed on the car-track, A quantity Of
dynamite and caps were also found on his
person, and materials for making bombs
were later found in his house. Dean was
suspected by the police to be implicated in
dynamite plots. and Immediately after the
arrest of Stiles his house was searched. A
quantity of dynamite and other bomb ma
terial were found, and Deans arrest fol-
lowed. Both prisoners are striking car
men
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23
Terrible Wind Storm.

DENVER, Col February 1S.-A wind
storm blowing fifty miles an hour ragged
from A. NJ. until P. M. yesterday.
Many buildings in this city were unroofed,
and other serious damage done. Outside
of Denver the casualties reported are con-
siderably greater than in the city. The
Lesdville express on the Denver and South
Park road was blown over the bridge near
Como and nearly all of the passengers and
train men were severely wounded, and the
coaches were badly wrecked.
A passenger train on the same road
which left the Union depot for Morrison
at 8 O'c ok was hurled down to the foot
of an embankment when about twelve miles
from this city. Ore passenger had his leg
broken, and several others were badly
bruised. On the Denver aud Rio Grande
RAILROAD, four miles north of Colorado
Springs every coach of the rorth- bound
Salt Lake express consisting of two sleep
ers, two passenger coaches, baggage and
mail Car were blown from the track about
8 A. NJ, and the mail car with its contents
was burned. Had the accident happened
while the train was on the high embank-
ment short way ahead the loss of life
would have been great. Fortunately no
one was injured. A freight train of twen-
Gy-ScVeu Gtin Siuc-LfdCkeU D0dT ny WdS d.
so derailed, and three were badly damaged.
BLOOMINGTON. ILL, February ia
storm remarkable for this section ragged
here last night, lasting three hours. The
electrical disturbance was great, the light
ming being terrific. 1t rained very heavi-
ly for about two hours. Very heavy hail
is reported from the Northern part of the
county. The storm was felt all over Cen
trail Illinois. 1t has rained almost inces.
sanity for week. The streams are all
high.
THE grounding seems to have been
putting in his mild and genial weather
quite effectually last week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23

Algernon Miller, who shot Willard White
on Timber Ridge, in Frederick county, has
not surrendered to the authorities. Miller
is crippled in his feet, and could be easily
identified. His mother resides near Fall
ing Waters, W. Va. Nothing has been
heard of Miller since his escape.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23

MILNEs IRoN-woRKs.-The payroll ei
the Shenandoah Iron Company, at Mines
in Page county, now amounts to 1886, O0(
monthly, and tie furnace is said to be il
better working order than ever before
They had the bad luck to chill twice during
the past year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23

The newspapers and the people of the
United States seem just now to be agreed
10 opinion on the measureless swindle n
velyed in the Indigsnt Pension bill lately
passed by Congress and vetoed by the Presi-
dent That this surplus grabbing measure
should receive any support in Cong, ess is the
most unaccsuntable thing involved in the
whole disreputable business. The real pro-
meters-of this scheme were not the ex-
soldiers; but the greedy claim agents who
scented rich pickings ahead, and the dema-
gogues who want to ride into Office on the
soldier vote.--Rich. State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23

AN OLD MAN JUMPED INTO NIAGARA
RAPIDS. N. Y, Feb. 15-A
special from Suspension Bridge says: ''Jno.
Stevens, a resident of Suspension Bridge,
aged about 70 years, procured ticket from
the gate-tender at the entrance of the rail-
way at Suspension Bridge this morning
about 10 o'clock, and after peering over the
railway jumped into the rapids, falling 100
feet"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23

LAST VETERAN OF 1912 GoNE.-Mr.
Christian Rsxrode, a soldier of the war Of
1912, and the last one living in Highland
county. died miles east of Monterey ON
Sunday morning last, at the advanced age
OF So years. He has been receiving PEN
sion for services rendered in that war. His
brother, Samuel Rexrode, who died year
or two ago was also enlisted in the service
nf the United States in that war. but for
some reason he never received a pension.
VIM. Robinson, who died year ago. was
the last, except Mr.. R., who received PEN
sion on account Of the war of 1812.-High-
land Recorder, 1871.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23

SENTENCED TO THE PENITENTIARY.-1n
the County Court of Shenandoah county
last week, John Wilt, Philip Wilt, and
Nancy Miller were sentenced to the peni.
tentiary for five years each on being con-
victed of highway robbery
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23

1t will be observed that the Hennepin
Canal, by which it is proposed to connect
Lake Michigan and the Mississippi river,
by building waterway across the State of
Illinois, is to receive fifty thousand dollars
as a commencement.
Virginia gave her James River and Ka-
nawha Canal away too soon. There is no
telling what might have come to pass had
she held on to it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23
d arms in their hands
Unger Convicted.

In New York city on last Saturday, the
jury in the case of Captain Upger, OH trial
for the sensational ''trunk murder" of
August Bohle, returned verdict of guilty
of manslaughter in the first degree, and he
was sentenced to the full penalty of twenty
years at hard labor il the State prison.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23

The Legislature of West Virginia has
adopted joint resolution which provides
for submitting to popular vote in November
1888 an amendment to the constitution
intoxicating liquors in that State.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES LuNAr1c ASYLUM G,

SOUTHWESTERN LUNATIc ASYLUM Con-
rLETKD.-On the 18th inst, the Building
Committee apprised the Governor that the
Western Lunatic Asylum at Marion, Smyth
county, was completed and received from
the contractors. The Governor appointed
Board of Directors who will meet to
organize and elect the officers of that Insti-
tutiop
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23

FATAL KERosENE.-During the last
light or nine years there have been no less
shan sixty live deaths in Norfolk city which
directly resulted from kerosene accidents,
caused by kindling fires with that danger
GUS fluid.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23

The longest tunnel in the world, CON-
menced in 1878, drains the Schemnit7
mines, in Hungary. 1t is 1927 miles in
length, or about mile longer than St.
Gothard, with a height of 9 feet 10 inches
and breadth of feet inches.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23

HORRIBLE CRIME.-The Chief of Police
of Raleigh, N. c., on Saturday last re-
ceived telegram from the authorities at
Salisbury to keep lookout for the peddler
calling himself Hans, who committed a
horrible crime upon a. white lady the
Thursday before in Rowan county. The
man varnishes furniture and drives about
the country in a wagon drawn by clay
bank horse.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23
On the faith of the ground hog prophecy,

On the faith of the grounding prophecy,
some announced few days after Feb. End
-"Winter is broke" If so, it must be a
fraudulent bankrupt, for it has been doing
more business since than before. Old
Hyems has been putting in some Of his
best ticks during the past several weeks.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23

The Trade Dollar Bill. passed by both
houses on Saturday, now goes to the Presi-
dent for his signature. 1t adds the silver
received in the redemption of the trade
dollar at par to the stock of bullion re-
CURED to be purchased monthly under the
act of February, 1878.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23

'Jennie June" says that MRS. Cleve.
land has the happy faculty of choosing
things to talk of that will interest her com.
pany, and thus she succeeds in creating a
most favorable impression on all who come
IN contact with her,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23
A Bill has passed the Alabama House

A Bill has passed the Alabama House OF
Delegates which will put into the field On
active immigration agent and advertise the
resources Of Alabama among those people
who want cheap homes in rich country.
1t makes no draught on the State treasury.
Its expense comes out of an idle surplus to
the credit of the agricultural department.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23

CRUSHED BY AN ENGINE.-John Morse,
a colored youth. aged between fifteen and
sixteen years, was crushed to death under
an engine in Pocahontas, near Petersburg,
Va, last Friday night,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23

An unknown white man was found dead
in the road at locslity known as "Tilt
Hammer" near White Hall, Albemarle
coanty. The coroner's jury thought he
died Of apoplezy,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23
MYSTERIOUS MISUNDERSTANDING

MYSTERIOUS DIsAPPEARANCEs.-W
the past two weeks there have been two
mysterious disappearances of citizens Of
Richmond-the first that of Mrs. Sarah A.
Walker, an old lady, and the second that of
Mr.. Chas. E. Wrenn, carpenter. AS yet
no clue to either has been discovered.
Mrs. White, Mrs. Walkers daughter, has
been completely Frustrated, and Mrs. Walk
er's brother, Mr.. James NJ. Barrett, of
Portsmouth, has also been made i'll by Mrs.
Walkers strange absence.
The Dispatch of Sunday says
enquiry at the Southern Express office
yesterday ELECTED the information that on
Saturday, 18th, a toOl-chest, said to belong
to Charles E. Wrenn, the carpenter who
disappeared Monday, was shipped from this
city, addressed sc E. Wray, Philadelphia,
Pa.-tO be called for"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23

Judge Clark has ordered an election on
held in Frederick county on Monday,
March 2S. An active campaign on both
sides is anticipated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23

JONATHAN AND DAvID.-We like the
tone of the letters which passed between
Daniel Manning. late secretary of the treas
ury, and Grover Cleveland. president of
the United States. They are formal only
to the extent of meeting the requirements
of red tapeism, while underneath the out
side coating of formality there is easily dis
cernibls the ring of genuine heartfelt
friendship. 81 have not spared myself ia
the endeavor to comply with your wish,
aud to contribute to the support of the
policies which have illustrated your admin
istraton," says the secretary, and all who
remember how near he came to dearh's
door while 80 engaged will acquiesce in the
| truth Of the statement. ''Since I must at
last ralnqush nay hope Of your continuance
at my side as counsellor and co-laberer, !"
says he President, lit only remains for me
| to accept the resignation" Aud who can
doubt that as the days roll by. he will often
sigh for the true and tried friend who first
inserted the presidential bee in his bonnet,
worked so hard for his nomination aud cleo
| ton, and served him 30 faithfully as coun-
selor and friend. AS general rule there
is not much heart in public life or cere-
monies, and when We do meet with a case
of genuine attachment and friendship, it
give US pleasure to record it.-Danr,lle
RegisfeT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23

DROPPED DEAD.-At Clearfield, Pa, Mrs..
Erwin, a soldiers widow, dropped dead
few days ago while receiving from the agent
50, 900 back pay and pension money.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23

The fanatics of the North never tire OF
writing abou5 social distinctions and social
ostracsm of the negro at the South, and
yet in prac ice they are more exclusive to-
wards that race than are the people of the
South. In some places North negro can
not drive hack or run dray and at 9TH
ers he cannot handle freight or push a
truck because the moment he is employed,
the white men engaged in the same b Isl
ness order him to stop and he has to d SO
or forfeit his ife.-Ddnriiie Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23

Mrs. Margaret j. Preston, the Southern
author and poet, now residing at Winches-
ter, has serious affection of the eyes,
VIII CHI comPels her To use al amannsensis in
her l.teiary work.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23

APPROPRIATIONS FOR RIVERS AND HAIR
meree revised the bill making appropria-
tions for the improvement of rivers and
harbors and,then reported it as follows:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23
Friday. the 18th day of March, 1887.
DRY GOODS and CARPETS.
/. WITT Sc BRO,
Dealers In

Dry Goods, Carpets, etc.,
Main Street. opposite the harote Yard.
In addition to our general and full stock of Sta
pie Dress Goods, Notions, etc.. we have opened
In The house lately occupied by d TIM
berake, adj dining our own we'll known stand,
| larger Stock than usual of staple Goods and
q new department In
CARPETS. OIL-CLOTHS, CURTAIN GOODS,
and HOUSE FURNISHING ARTICLES in
that line.
The rear half Of the spacious Store-room on
the street entrance Is under 1ull flood OF light
from tn sky nd.stde-erenfugs. aud furnish
es, with its wide open area the best opportu-
| mites for examining the goods, all of which
are displayed on the street door.
This stock has been selected by Mr.. NJ Witt
in person. and, in extent and variety, is un-
| equaled in the State. and Is offered at the low
| esb rates, as all in want will asc -r.ain by ex-
| ami nation OF the goods and prices.
returning our thanks for fsvors in the past,
we solicit orders aud an examination of our
| large and compile etc stock In the l-ues named,
febzs-sn 1. WITT BROTHER
| VyIRGtNlA-IN VACATION - In the Clerks
" flee. Circuit Court of Augusta county.
February SLn ISL
| s. n. Patterson and j. N QuarIes. Executors
OF the last VIII and testament of william Pat
'erson' oec
Benjamin ]. Craig, Sarah Thurmond. Geo &c
Begoon, Wn.J Beiiand Mary Agnes, his wife,
J. Franklin McCtung and Jennie NJ bis wifs.
=. L.. McCue. 81. CLAIR Paterson, 10y HAM l.
ton and Margaret Hamilton, his wife, j. I'm
Patterson and Adeline. his wife. George E.
Patterson, Marg Iet j Patterson, James A.
P1tterson, WIN, G, Patterson, Lee Pstt.rson'
Charles ID. Crawford and Mary Elizabeth, mis-
| wife. George L. shower and Margaret, his wife.
A. H. Curj and Mary Martha, us wife, y N.
Patfer Sarah Good, Moilie A. Good, and
William McAliisler, James HemphfIl John A.
Young =, Ney huiehsnsnn. J. Q. Bur.oueh.
John f. Oaies, Geo. II Wilson, X. ID Ju,n-
SOM h. hpns..n, James X. Hazen, John
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23

One more strike out. The great fault il
the New York strike was the snrerabund
ance of professional agitators. The Knights
If Labor are not strong enough to carry
around the lead of agitators, ard live.-
LeseelI (Nass.) Sun.